Cook County property record for 1978 Ash St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,813 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,855 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-29-226-025 |
| Primary APN | 09-29-226-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,813 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1978 ASH ST |
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| City | DES PLAINES |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60018-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BAKERS) ADD TO (RIVERVIEW) SUB OF SH SW NE SEC 29-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKERS ADD TO RIVERVIEW |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32-34 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 806501 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1978 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20201337 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1978 ASH ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2944 |
| Document Number | 2036501337 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36501337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $237.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1978 ASH ST DES PLAINES IL 600182944, DES PLAINES, IL 60018-2944 |
| Document Number | 2036501338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36501338 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESID'L MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CORONA, CA 92879 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Des Plaines City |
| Elementary School District | Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,000 (+7.7%) Land $7,813 Building $20,187 | $280,000 (+7.7%) Land $78,130 Building $201,870 | |
| 2023 | $6,855.00 (+2.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,689.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $25,999 Land $6,641 Building $19,358 | $259,990 Land $66,410 Building $193,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES PLAINES serves 60,675 people · EPA ID IL0310630 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 775 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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